Indigenous Peoples and Human Rights

July 9, 2008

Longest Walk Schedule of Events in DC

Drummers from California and Virginia enjoy welcoming walkers to Greenbelt Park. Photo Brenda Norrell

Highlights of Schedule:
Friday, July 11
7:30 am Converge at Malcolm X Park and walk to White House
1:30 pm: Walk to Capitol steps, Constitution Ave NE and Independence Ave SW
4:30 pm: Closing ceremony at Washington Monument. Presentation of sacred staffs and items
Walk to Sylvan Theater: Washington Monument, 15th St and Independence Ave SW
7:30 pm Honoring walkers; film tribute to Floyd Westerman and Vernon Bellecourt
Saturday, July 12
9:30 am: Water ceremony at Lincoln Memorial
Noon: Powwow at Nation Museum of the American Indian (4th St on DC Mall)
Sunday, July 13
10 am: Powwow at National Museum of American Indian
2 to 6 pm: Concert

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